Warning Signs

How to Tell if You Need a New Roof

There are many tell-tale signs that your roof may need to be replaced. A periodic inspection of your roof and attic will let you detect potential problems before they cause serious damage to your home.

1. Damaged Flashing

May occur due to improper installation, weathering or settling of the home’s foundation.

2. Ceiling Spots

Caused by roof leaks. The source of the leak may be detected by an inspection in your attic.

3. Missing Shingle Granules

Bare spots on your shingles or an excessive amount of granules in your eavestroughs.

4. Blisters

Excess moisture in your shingles, caused by poor drainage or inadequate ventilation, can cause shingles to blister.

5. Shingle Buckling

Bucking of shingles may be caused by poorly installed underlayment, poor attic ventilation or when new shingles have been installed over old shingles.

6. Missing Shingles

Improper nailing or high winds can cause shingles to fall off.

7. Algae or Moss Growth

Large trees near your roof can provide an ideal growing climate for moss or algae.

8. Rotting

Excess moisture absorption and retention can cause shingles to rot.

9. Shingle Curling

Curling may be caused by improper nailing or lack of ventilation in your attic.

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The Babiuk’s, Calgary Homeowners
I was very happy when DRR identified the problem and was very honest about what it needed to be done. Very good job! Thanks to every one of the roofers.
C. Brassard, Calgary Homeowner SW
Done Right Roofing gave me a competitive quote. They started on time, worked hard, had good craftsmanship, and respectful roofers. They cleaned up everything each night – there was no mess at all!
Ted & Lori, Calgary Homeowners
My payment check was held up by 5 days and your company said it was fine. There was no demand for payment on the spot and no phone calls. Done Right Roofing took my word that the check was on the way. Thank you so much for work well done.
L. White, Calgary Homeowner, SE
Great timeliness and follow-through. Also within budget.
R. Phelps, Bragg Creek Homeowner
Your company has replaced my roof early in June and I would like to compliment on a job well done. You have really done my roof right. The quality and craftsmanship is excellent and your team is very professional. It’s been a great pleasure to have been working with your company. Again, thank you very much for a job well done.
J. Chwiecko, Calgary Homeowner
Service was very good. Especially when they came back after the job was done to fix the drip edge and reattach the downspouts! Well Done!
Heidi, Homeowner Calgary
I am thrilled with the job that was completed. It appears to be a first quality job!!! The crew that worked on my roof was very, very, polite and absolutely the nicest young men. They represent your company well.
D. Franklin-Harrison, Calgary Homeowner
The work was done on time, as promised and the attention to the job at hand was first rate and excellent. My first time with Done Right was just great! Thanks for the Excellent work!
Glen, Calgary Homeowner
Excellent work ethic – nice to see – great clean up on the job as well.
Jack, Bragg Creek Homeowner

Quality Tips

A quality contractor should formally inspect every single roof that their company installs. Otherwise, poor workmanship will go undetected, leading to long-term problems.
Using a course of starter shingles up and down both sides of an open valley can insure that the valley is 100% leak proof.
Although it is not required, it is strongly recommended that, in high snow areas, ice dam protection is used on roof pitches of 5/12 and under.
Only tear-off as much old roof area as can be replaced or at least waterproofed with underlayment in one day. Calgary has volatile weather and you never know!
Nailing the shingle at both the nailing line and at the top of the shingle, on the roof gables, will prevent the wind from lifting up the shingle.
Shingle installation instructions vary slightly from manufacturer to manufacturer. They must be followed exactly to protect the homeowner’s warranty.
Roofing is considered a “Skilled Trade” by the Government of Canada. Everyone on the roof should have a minimum of internal Certification to a maximum of Journeyman training.
Using a course of starter shingles up and down both sides of an open valley can insure that the valley is 100% leak proof.
To avoid leaks around roof penetrations use a “Back Pan” shingle over the back of the penetration, but under the main shingle course.